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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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