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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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