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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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