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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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