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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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