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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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