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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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