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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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