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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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