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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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