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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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