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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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