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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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