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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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