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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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