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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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