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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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