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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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