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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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