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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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