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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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