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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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