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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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