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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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