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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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