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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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