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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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