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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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