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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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