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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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