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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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