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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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