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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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