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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education