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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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