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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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