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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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