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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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