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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students 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 online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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