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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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