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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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