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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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