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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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