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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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