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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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