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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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