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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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