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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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