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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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