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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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