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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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