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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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