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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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