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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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