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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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