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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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