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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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