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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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