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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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