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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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