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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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