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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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