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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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