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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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