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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers 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 courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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