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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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