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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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