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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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