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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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