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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major 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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