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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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