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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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