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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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