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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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