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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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