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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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