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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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