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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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