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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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