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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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