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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning enable people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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