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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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