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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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