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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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