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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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