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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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