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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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