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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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