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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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