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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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