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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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