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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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