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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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