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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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