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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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