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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)