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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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