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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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