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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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