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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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