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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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