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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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