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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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