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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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