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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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