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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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