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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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