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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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