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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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