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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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