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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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