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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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