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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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