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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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