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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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