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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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