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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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