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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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