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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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