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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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