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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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