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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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