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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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