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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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