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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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