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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses 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 many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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