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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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