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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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