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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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