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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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