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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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