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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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