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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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