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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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