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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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