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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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