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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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