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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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