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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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