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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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