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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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