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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators 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 MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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