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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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