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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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