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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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