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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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