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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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