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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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