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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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