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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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