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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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