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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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