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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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