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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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