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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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