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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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