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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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