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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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