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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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