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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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