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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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