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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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