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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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