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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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