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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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