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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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