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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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