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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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