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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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