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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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