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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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