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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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