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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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