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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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