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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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