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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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