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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low 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 digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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