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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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