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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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