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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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