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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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