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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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