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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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