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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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