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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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