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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business 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 educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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