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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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