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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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