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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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