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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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