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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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