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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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