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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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