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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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