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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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