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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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