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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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