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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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