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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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