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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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