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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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