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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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