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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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