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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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