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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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