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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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