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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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