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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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