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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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