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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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