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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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