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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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