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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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