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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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