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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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