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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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