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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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