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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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