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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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