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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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