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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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