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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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