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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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