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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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