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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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