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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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