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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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