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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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