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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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