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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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