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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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