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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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