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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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