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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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