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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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