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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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