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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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