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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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