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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources