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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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