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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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