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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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