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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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