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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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