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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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