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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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