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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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