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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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