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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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