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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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