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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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