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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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