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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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