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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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