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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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