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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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