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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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