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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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