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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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