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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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