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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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