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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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