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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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