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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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