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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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