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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key 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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