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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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