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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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