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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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