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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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