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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key 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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