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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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