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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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