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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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