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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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