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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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