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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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