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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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