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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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