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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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