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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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