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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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