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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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