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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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