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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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