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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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