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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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