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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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