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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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