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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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