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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education