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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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