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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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