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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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