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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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