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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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