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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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