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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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