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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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