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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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