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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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