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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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