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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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