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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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