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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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