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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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