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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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