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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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