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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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