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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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