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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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