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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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