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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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