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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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