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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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