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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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