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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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