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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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