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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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