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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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