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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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