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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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