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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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