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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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