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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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