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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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