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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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