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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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