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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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