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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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