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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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