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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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