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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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