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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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