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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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