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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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