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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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