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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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