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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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