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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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