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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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