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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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