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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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