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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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