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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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