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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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