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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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