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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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