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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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