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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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