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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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