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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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