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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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