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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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