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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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