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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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