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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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