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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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