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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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