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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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