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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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