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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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