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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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