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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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