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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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