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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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