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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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