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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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