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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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