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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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