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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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