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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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