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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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