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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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