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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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