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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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