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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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