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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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