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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important 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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