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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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