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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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