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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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