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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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