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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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