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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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