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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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