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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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