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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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