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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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