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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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