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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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