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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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