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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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