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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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