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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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