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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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