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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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