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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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