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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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