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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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