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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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