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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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