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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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