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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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