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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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