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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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