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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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