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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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