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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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