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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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