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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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