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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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