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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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