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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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