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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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