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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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