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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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