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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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