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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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