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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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