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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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