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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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