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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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