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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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