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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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