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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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