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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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