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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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