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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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