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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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