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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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