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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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