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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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