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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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