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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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