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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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