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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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