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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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