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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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