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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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