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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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