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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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