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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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