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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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