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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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