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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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