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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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