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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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