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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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