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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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