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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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