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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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