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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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