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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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