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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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