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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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