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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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