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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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