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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with 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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