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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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