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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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