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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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