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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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