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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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