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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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