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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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