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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates 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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