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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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