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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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