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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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