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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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