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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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