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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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