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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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