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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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