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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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