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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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