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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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