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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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