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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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