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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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