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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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