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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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