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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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