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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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