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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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