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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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