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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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