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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major 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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