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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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