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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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