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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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