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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources