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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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