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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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