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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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