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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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