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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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