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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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