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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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