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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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