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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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