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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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