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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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