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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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