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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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