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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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