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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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