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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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