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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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