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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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