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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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